Funny You Should Ask

In this episode of Funny You Should Ask we’re talking to TV-writer Michelle Badillo! We talk about finding the differences (and similarities!) between drama and comedy, finding the truth in your characters, and all things writers’ rooms! FIND MICHELLE: https://www.instagram.com/michellebadillo_/?hl=en Conversation originally recorded on 06/02/22. Funny You Should Ask pulls back the curtain on comedy with candid, funny, and surprisingly personal conversations. Hosted by GOLD founder Lynn Harris, this podcast features candid, behind-the-scenes Q&As with artists like Maria Bamford, Jonterri Gadson, Flash Rosenberg, and Shaun Cassidy (yes, that one!)—plus real questions from real working comics. It’s honest. It’s generous. It’s occasionally unhinged. And it’s designed to help you do better work—and feel less alone doing it. Executive Produced by Lynn Harris (IG), GOLD Comedy (IG, TT, YT) Produced by Maggie Scudder (IG, TT) Edited by Teresa-Esmeralda Sanchez (IG) Music by Megan Phillips (IG), Sam MacKinnon (IG) Special thanks to Allison Rinehart, Erin Keating, Ami Vora. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegoldmine.substack.com

In this episode of Funny You Should Ask we’re talking to NYC-based storyteller and artist Flash Rosenberg! We talk about finding the funny, making women laugh, and performing wherever you ARE. FIND FLASH: IG - https://www.instagram.com/flashrosenberg/?hl=en X - https://x.com/flashrosenberg Website - http://flashrosenberg.com/ Conversation originally recorded on 02/04/26. Funny You Should Ask pulls back the curtain on comedy with candid, funny, and surprisingly personal conversations. Hosted by GOLD founder Lynn Harris, this podcast features candid, behind-the-scenes Q&As with artists like Maria Bamford, Jonterri Gadson, Flash Rosenberg, and Shaun Cassidy (yes, that one!)—plus real questions from real working comics. It’s honest. It’s generous. It’s occasionally unhinged. And it’s designed to help you do better work—and feel less alone doing it. Executive Produced by Lynn Harris (IG), GOLD Comedy (IG, TT, YT) Produced by Maggie Scudder (IG, TT) Edited by Teresa-Esmeralda Sanchez (IG) Music by Megan Phillips (IG), Sam MacKinnon (IG) Special thanks to Allison Rinehart, Erin Keating, Ami Vora. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegoldmine.substack.com

In this episode of Funny You Should Ask we’re talking to legendary standup and actress Judy Gold! We talk about joking about ANYTHING (as long as it’s FUNNY), doing whatever the f**k we want, and taking what we deserve. And make sure to grab a copy of Judy’s book Yes, I Can Say That: https://bookshop.org/a/18885/9780062953759 SUBSTACK - https://jewdygold.substack.com/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/jewdygold/?hl=en X - https://x.com/JewdyGold?lang=en TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@jewdygold Website - https://www.judygold.com/ Conversation originally recorded on 12/16/20. Funny You Should Ask pulls back the curtain on comedy with candid, funny, and surprisingly personal conversations. Hosted by GOLD founder Lynn Harris, this podcast features candid, behind-the-scenes Q&As with artists like Maria Bamford, Jonterri Gadson, Flash Rosenberg, and Shaun Cassidy (yes, that one!)—plus real questions from real working comics. It’s honest. It’s generous. It’s occasionally unhinged. And it’s designed to help you do better work—and feel less alone doing it. Executive Produced by Lynn Harris (IG), GOLD Comedy (IG, TT, YT) Produced by Maggie Scudder (IG, TT) Edited by Teresa-Esmeralda Sanchez (IG) Music by Megan Phillips (IG), Sam MacKinnon (IG) Special thanks to Allison Rinehart, Erin Keating, Ami Vora. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegoldmine.substack.com

In this episode, we goof and gab with Emmy-winning “functioning chaos muppet” Jeff Hiller. We discuss his history in social work, climbing to the A-list of NYC improv, and becoming a later-in-life success story. Read Jeff’s book: https://bookshop.org/a/18885/9781668031858 FIND JEFF: SUBSTACK - https://jeffhiller.substack.com/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/boomboomhiller/?hl=en Website - https://www.hillertime.com/ Conversation originally recorded on 04/23/25. Funny You Should Ask pulls back the curtain on comedy with candid, funny, and surprisingly personal conversations. Hosted by GOLD founder Lynn Harris, this podcast features candid, behind-the-scenes Q&As with artists like Maria Bamford, Jonterri Gadson, Flash Rosenberg, and Shaun Cassidy (yes, that one!)—plus real questions from real working comics. It’s honest. It’s generous. It’s occasionally unhinged. And it’s designed to help you do better work—and feel less alone doing it. Executive Produced by Lynn Harris (IG), GOLD Comedy (IG, TT, YT) Produced by Maggie Scudder (IG, TT) Edited by Teresa-Esmeralda Sanchez (IG) Music by Megan Phillips (IG), Sam MacKinnon (IG) Special thanks to Allison Rinehart, Erin Keating, Ami Vora. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegoldmine.substack.com

It’s this episode of Funny You Should Ask we’re talking to standup comedian and festival founder JOANNA BRILEY! We cover hiring women (duh!), learning as you go, protecting your self-care and mental health, and sooooo much more! Joanna founded the Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest: https://www.instagram.com/bwiclafffest/?hl=en FIND JOANNA: IG - https://www.instagram.com/joannambriley/?hl=en Website - https://www.jokesistas.com/ Conversation originally recorded on 02/09/22. Funny You Should Ask pulls back the curtain on comedy with candid, funny, and surprisingly personal conversations. Hosted by GOLD founder Lynn Harris, this podcast features candid, behind-the-scenes Q&As with artists like Maria Bamford, Jonterri Gadson, Flash Rosenberg, and Shaun Cassidy (yes, that one!)—plus real questions from real working comics. It’s honest. It’s generous. It’s occasionally unhinged. And it’s designed to help you do better work—and feel less alone doing it. Executive Produced by Lynn Harris (IG), GOLD Comedy (IG, TT, YT) Produced by Maggie Scudder (IG, TT) Edited by Teresa-Esmeralda Sanchez (IG) Music by Megan Phillips (IG), Sam MacKinnon (IG) Special thanks to Allison Rinehart, Erin Keating, Ami Vora. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegoldmine.substack.com